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Discussion in 'Antique Discussion' started by Ghopper1924, Mar 6, 2026 at 12:13 PM.

  1. Ghopper1924

    Ghopper1924 Well-Known Member

    Just pulled this ashtray out of our buffet. It belonged to an aunt, long passed away, who was a world traveller. She went to the far East ca. 1950.
    I know nothing about silver hallmarks, but to me this looks like USAG or JSAG with 900 underneath it. I don't know what the top letters mean, but I think silver purity is 900.
    It's about 4 1/4" U.S. wide and 3/4" tall. I'm guessing ca. 1945? It has been well-used for its intended purpose, although I'm sure a cigarette has not been in it for many decades. Still, it's pretty funky and after a thorough cleaning I don't think the center will ever really come clean.
    Oh, and the band around the top features repeating indigenous types smoking, with an odd spider web appearing only once.
    I have deliberately not done a search of any kind for other examples, preferring instead to rely on the expertise of my fellow boardies. 1.jpeg 2.jpeg 3.jpeg
     
  2. evelyb30

    evelyb30 Well-Known Member

    JS (?) is a maker and AG is likely "silver", aka 'argento'. It wouldn't surprise me if this was Peruvian or similar.
     
  3. Marie Forjan

    Marie Forjan Well-Known Member

    ...We know Major Tom's a junkie
    Strung out in heaven's high
    Hitting an all-time low
     
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  4. evelyb30

    evelyb30 Well-Known Member

    I knew the next line but not the rest.
     
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  5. Any Jewelry

    Any Jewelry Well-Known Member

    Maya figures, no Mexican marks, so probably Guatemala, which is known for this cut-out type of silverware.
    I would have bought it in a heartbeat, and I don't even smoke.:hilarious:
     
  6. komokwa

    komokwa The Truth is out there...!

    very nice !!!!!!
     
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